PSYCH 2AA3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 23: Postpartum Depression, John Bowlby, Object Permanence
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Applying to humans: this has been applied to real moms, postpartum depression is an example; they react with babies in this way, she is turned into a wire mom. If that baby has an active dad, then the primary attachment is formed to dad and the baby will be just fine: this is the responsive versus unresponsive mom. If they are not in perceptual contact meaning they have left the room, it would be helpful to have mental representations of them. If you can do this, you do a lot better with separation: some kids have insecure attachment where the attachment does not provide them with a sense of security, it is a bond but not a helpful bond. It contributes to your survival: babies are completely helpful, you want this baby to survive, it will be easier if you love it, attachment form an evolutionary approach is how you ensure the survival of your.
